Monthly Archives: January 2017

APU FAQ

Posted on January 31, 2017 by Eric

In the early days of this site I once discussed axle positions and the often confusing bridge formulas that vary from state to state. Depending on what state you run your truck you can get away with different axles positions … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – Rugged Red

Posted on January 30, 2017 by Eric

With each passing day it is getting harder and harder to find a truck capable of working day in and day out. With ever increasing complex electrical needs and bloated emission control devices many find themselves seeking a truck that won’t let … Continue reading →

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Business in the Front, Party in the Back

Posted on January 29, 2017 by Eric

Dual wheels on the rear axles might be good at increasing payload and distributing weight but when it comes to soft terrain they become expensive trench digging shovels. I came across this International with a massive tree spade out back … Continue reading →

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New Year. New Trucks

Posted on January 27, 2017 by Eric

Here is the first International HX515 that I have laid my eyes upon configured as a snow plow. I’m not sure who this one belongs to but based on the color the City of Oswego, NY is a safe bet. … Continue reading →

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Brennan Motors Company Building Demolition

Posted on January 26, 2017 by Eric

For the past week work has been progressing on the demolition of the Brennan Motors Company building in downtown Syracuse, NY. You might recall that a fire broke out in this long abandoned building in early September of last year. … Continue reading →

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Everyday Big Rigs – The Modern Fleet

Posted on January 25, 2017 by Eric

Welcome to our continuing series, Every Day Big Rigs, in which we take at look at the often overlooked modern trucks that keep our world turning. Nowadays there seems to be one default truck to purchase if you want something that … Continue reading →

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eBay Finds – 1949 International KB6F

Posted on January 24, 2017 by Eric

I came across this truck posted on the BMT forum the other day and instantly knew this truck was a dead ringer for the ebay finds portions of this website. Listed as ’49 the seller tells us it might also … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – Trans Tech Autocar Found!

Posted on January 23, 2017 by Eric

Nearly one year ago I brought you the story of the beautiful Autocar wrecker that once belonged to Trans Tech Towing and the quest to bring it back home. I’m sure to the shock of many there is an update … Continue reading →

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Heavy Equipment Randoms

Posted on January 21, 2017 by Eric

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The Ultimate Simulator

Posted on January 19, 2017 by Eric

About a year ago a new trucking simulation game by the name of American Truck Simulator hit the scene. Technically it is the successor to the many trucking games that came before it from the 18 Wheels of Steel franchise. … Continue reading →

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